Project Test
Resume:
Gokila Nimal Arasu
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Professional Summary:
• 5+ years of experience in the field of IT with focus on QA and testing of web based applications, effective use of QA and Testing practice. Strong knowledge of all phases of SDLC and strong working knowledge of Software testing (System, Integration, Quality Metrics)
• Experience in defining Testing Methodologies, designing Test Plans and which includes Design, Developing and Documenting of Test Scenario, Test Cases, Test Data Gathering and Test Scripts for the Relational Database, Web and Client/Server Applications. Writing and executing test cases, reporting, tracking defects and Modifications.
• Strong knowledge in Software development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Hands-on White Box Testing experience in Agent management application system for 2+ yrs.
• Proficient in all cycles of test life cycle from test planning to defect tracking and managing defect life cycle
• Extensive experience in coordinating testing effort, responsible for test deliverable, status reporting to management, issue escalations
• Developing and Maintaining Test Scripts, analyzing bugs and interacting with development team members in fixing the defects
• Proficient in analyzing Business/ System Requirement, Business Rules documents and develop test strategies.
• Expertise in writing SQL queries to perform data driven tests.
• Performed review process with internal and external partners for test plans, test cases
• Prepare test data requirements well in advance and make sure the data is setup in all the required systems.
• Setting up the test environment for System, Integration testing
• Execute test cases, opening defects, re test and close the defects.
• Provide daily test status to project team and upper management during testing period.
• Ability to interact with developers and product analysts regarding testing status and maintain detail QA documentation.
• A good team player and also have ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment.
• Detail-oriented and motivated individual with strong analytical, communication and professional skills.
• Proven trouble shooting and problem solving skills, ability to accept challenges and produce results in a multi - tasked environment
Educational Summary:
Master's in Computer Science (M.Sc.)
Technical Skills:
Defect Tracking Tool : Jira, Mingle, Quality Center, Rational Clear Quest
Operating System : Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, UNIX
Programming Language : C, C++, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, .Net, XML
Database : Oracle, SQL Server 2000, MS Access, DB2
Scripting Languages : Java Script, VB Script, HTML
Professional Experience:
Lifetouch Inc, Eden Prairie, MN March 2012 – April 2012
The project is to test new and existing functionality of picture day software, for newer enhanced version in an ad - hoc environment.
Responsibilities:
Created test cases based on the requirements and design document
Created Test plan
Created Test schedule
Performed smoke testing after code migration
Performed functional testing and regression testing
Performed compatibility testing through LDX and Tough book
Managed defects using the Jira
Interacted with developers on a daily basis to determine functional changes, communicate testing results and reported defect
Participated in user training and submitted status report
Worked in Agile Methodology
Environment : Jira, XML, HTML, .Net
Space 150, Minneapolis, MN Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
The project is to test web applications Optum Health and performed Regression testing and Cross Browser testing for American Express projects in an ad - hoc environment.
Responsibilities:
Created test cases based on the requirements and design document
Performed System testing and regression testing
Managed defects using the Mingle tool
Interacted with developers on a daily basis to determine functional changes, communicate testing results and reported defect
Participated in user training and submitted status report
Worked in Agile Methodology
Environment : Mingle, XML, HTML, JavaScript, UNIX
Allianz Life Insurance Company Minneapolis, MN July 2009 – Oct 2011
The Allianz Life Insurance Company LCA (Licensing, Contracting and Appointing) project is part of a large initiative called the Transformation Program. The Transformation Program is a multi-year key OTP initiative for radical business change as opposed to optimizing existing processes systems. QA coverage is provided to the newly created database True Producer, which is LCA data and Team works - which is integrated into the existing Active Directory
Responsibilities:
As a QA, understood the application and gathered the business functionality from Business Experts and prepared system Integration test plans and mapped Requirements Traceability Matrix using MS Excel.
Interacted with developers on a daily basis to determine the functional changes, communicate testing results and reported Defect with appropriate description
Performed various tests which include Integration Tests, Regression Tests and User Interface Tests.
Created test scripts for critical integration application
Reviewed test plan in Test plan review meeting with project team and Business team
Reviewed test cases with Project and Business team
Analyzed production data to prepare test data
Developed and generated test cases covering negative testing, database testing, UI testing and back end processes
Interacted with Users to understand and test the business specifications
Participated in the defect review meetings with stake holders
Involved in all phases of SDLC to ensure proper quality of the system.
Prepared SQL queries to validate data in database
Documented defects and implemented their resolutions.
Presented to large groups to review all analysis, ad-hoc reports and made suggestions for new processes that would benefit the organization.
Participated in user training and submitted status reports weekly.
Environment: HP Quality Center 9.2, J2EE, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle 10g, PL/SQL, UNIX, SQL.
TARGET Corporation, Minneapolis, MN July 2008 – June 2009
The project is to transform data from Lawson integration environment to New Mainframe application for TGT$100 SAP program, this is part of TGT$100 SAP Program initiatives
Responsibilities:
Created test cases based on the requirement and design document
Understood the application and gathered the business functionality from Business Experts and prepared system Integration test plans
Worked with a team of 5 members
Maintained test cases in Mercury quality center
Reviewed test plan in Test plan review meeting with Project team and Business team
Reviewed test cases with Project and Business team
Executed System and Integration testing.
Automated the schedules to execute similar in Production
Created reports on the deliverable on weekly basis
Environment: HP QualityCenter 9.2, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, UNIX, MS-Word, MS-Excel
A & S Software Technologies, Chennai, India June 2006 – March 2008
WMS (Workshop Management System) computerizes the entire need of an Automobile Workshop. Right from the time a vehicle enters for service till the point when the vehicle is delivered all the activities in the Workshop are computerized using WMS.
Responsibilities:
Identified the test requirements based on application business requirements and blueprints.
Performed manual testing and maintain documentation on different types of Testing
viz., Positive, Negative, Regression, Integration, System and Black Box
Involved in analyzing the applications and development of test cases
Involved in doing System testing of the entire applications along with team members
Applications are tested manually.
Developed test scenarios and test procedures based on the test requirements.
Participated in Preparing Test Plans.
Wrote SQL queries to validate data.
Environment: Java, HTML, MS-Word, MS-Excel, Oracle, SQL, Windows, UNIX.
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